CC_Minutes_2011_0124 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 24,2011 Page 8 5. Recognitions, Donations, Communications a. Recognize Betty Wolfangle as Ramsey County's Outstanding Senior Citizen Volunteer in 2010 Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jill Anfang welcomed and introduced Ms. Betty Wolfangle; and provided a detailed history and varied scope of the work of Ms. Wolfangle in the community, as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated January 24, 2011. Councilmember Tammy Pust presented a Certificate of Commendation from the State of Minnesota's Office of the Governor, to Ms. Wolfangle. Ms. Wolfangle expressed her appreciation for the special recognition and com- mented that she didn't realize how busy she'd been until pointed out by Ms. An- fang's historical research. Ms. Wolfangle stated that she really enjoyed volun- teering, "and while it was fun, there was more to it than that, that it was a privi- lege to be able to volunteer, especially in our special City of Roseville." Ms. Wolfangle further noted that, "God willing, I'll be able to continue for a while yet." 9. General Ordinances for Adoption 10. Presentations a. Living Smarter Home & Garden Fair On a personal note, City of Roseville Housing Coordinator Jeanne Kelsey, recog- nized Ms. Wolfangle's support of their neighborhood's block activities and other events. Ms. Kelsey announced the upcoming "Living Smarter" Home and Garden Fair at the Fairview Community Center on Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ms. Kelsey noted that this event was free to the public, and encour- aged citizens of Roseville, as well as other communities, to attend this year's event. Ms. Kelsey briefly reviewed the sponsors of this year's fair, in addition to some of the vendors; and some of the highlights of this year's thirteen (13) sche- duled workshops and special activities during the day for adults and children. Ms. Kelsey encouraged Councilmembers to schedule their attendance at the event in the Welcoming Booth in the main building; and pointed out sources for addition- al information on the day. Mayor Roe echoed Ms. Kelsey's invitation; and thanked staff and volunteers for all their work. Councilmember Pust congratulated staff on the great artwork for the event.